1769 Short Land Pattern (Second Model) (674)

This model was officially introduced for use
in 1769, for the British Infantry. This was Basically and adoption of the
Short Land Pattern for Dragoons with the exceptions of the ramrod pipes and
steel rammer. It is similar to the 1755 with the exception of it’s 42"
barrel and new butt plate tang shape. Locks were large 1755 pattern with the
single screw showing behind the cock until 1777 when the new smaller lock
was adopted which has two screws showing behind the cock and the new flat
sided comb on the cock. The flat side plate was adapted in 1775. In 1779
there was a new flared 2nd thimble adapted called the Pratt thimble. Please
specify which type of lock you have when ordering parts for original guns.
The barrel is 42" tapered round, in .77 caliber. Our Short Land stock
pattern is set up for the early large lock and hardware as we believe it is
doubtful that any of the later patterns could have been used in the American
Revolution.